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Mineral ExchangesAmethysts wanted!

15th Mar 2013 15:38 UTCAdam Kelly

Hello mindaters,

I am an amethyst collector, looking for rare or unusual locals.

Mostly what I need are European locals, but interested in anything I don't have.

For trade I have minerals from all over the world, with a focus on North American minerals.

I'm also a jeweler with many pieces available for trade, or I could make something custom.

Thanks so much,

Adam Kelly

15th Mar 2013 17:06 UTCAnonymous User

Adam:

What do you have from South Carolina? I may have something you don't.

15th Mar 2013 17:18 UTCSpencer Ivan Mather

Hi Adam, I have a reversed sceptre amethyst on quartz from Scotland, these are a small goup, plus other amethysts groups from Scotland and England if you are intrested, I only collect garnets, so maybe we could do a swap?

My email address is...garnets@hotmail.co.uk

16th Mar 2013 05:04 UTCAdam Kelly

Hey Ken,

The only locations I have from South Carolina are Diamond Hill, and due west.

Both of which are OK, but I can always upgrade.

Spencer,

Yes, and yes.

I do have some garnets that I would be willing to part with, are you looking for anything in particular?

16th Mar 2013 13:53 UTCAnonymous User

Adam:

Actually what I have access to is likely Warren County, NC. Single almost DT amethyst crystals on white crystallized quartz. There are no pictures from this locality on mindat.

16th Mar 2013 15:07 UTCAdam Kelly

Ken,

Sounds like something I would like.

What would you be interested in, is there anything in particular you collect?

16th Mar 2013 15:24 UTCAndré Heyninck

Hi Adam,

I posses some ametist from Pégut ,France.It is ametist covered with withe ,rusty quarz.Low quality.

Send me your e-adress and I will send you some pictures.

Best regards,

André.

a_heyninck@hotmail.com

16th Mar 2013 15:40 UTCAdam Kelly

Thanks Andre, e-mail sent

16th Mar 2013 19:25 UTCAnonymous User

Adam: Here is a picture of one. I may have access to others.

I collect small TN gem crystals, usually loose.

16th Mar 2013 22:23 UTCJim Sullivan

I have several small DT's on matrix from near Saryshagan Village in Kazakhstan----- here are the links to 2 of them http://www.etsy.com/listing/126613440/mineral-specimen-quartz-var-amethyst

http://www.etsy.com/listing/117582890/quartz-var-amethyst-near-saryshagan?ga_search_query=amethyst

17th Mar 2013 00:49 UTCAdam Kelly

Ken, that piece looks nice.

I'll try to get some photos of some gem TN's soon, and get them to you

Thanks

AK

17th Mar 2013 00:51 UTCAdam Kelly

Jim,

Thank you much, but I have a nice one from there.

Cheers,

AK

17th Mar 2013 01:05 UTCJim Sullivan

No worries in the least :-) The only other Amethyst I have worth noting would be one from the Reel Mine, Iron Station, Lincoln Co., North Carolina -- but it does not have the 'rich' purple one would expect from great Amethyst -- it's a bit more on the 'Smokey Amethyst' end of the spectrum, but it has wonderfully defined crystallization and is of decent size -- 6.4cm

Best of luck to you in filling out your Amethyst collection!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/100601040/amethyst-reel-mine-iron-station-lincoln?ga_search_query=reel

17th Mar 2013 05:43 UTCAdam Kelly

Thanks again Jim,

Reel mine I have covered

Now you see how hard it is for me to seek out new localities.

:)-D

17th Mar 2013 17:22 UTCJim Sullivan

I wish I could be of more help -- Sorry about that--- :)-D

Good Luck!

17th Mar 2013 18:02 UTCDon Saathoff Expert

Adam, do your collection preferences include TNs? Do you have amethyst from Sawmill Creek (Mule Creek area) Steeple Rock District, Grant Co., NM? Other names for the same deposit include Brushy Mountain, Mule Creek, etc.

Don S.

17th Mar 2013 18:58 UTCAdam Kelly

Jim,

No worries, I DO appreciate your help, and I hope we can make a trade in the future.

Don,

I actually prefer small cabinet size, but will take what I can get.

I also prefer nice aesthetic pieces, but not all localities produce stunners.

Also thanks, but Mule Creek, and Grant County I have well covered.

13th Jun 2013 12:35 UTCJoni Huttunen

Hello there! Im from Finland at Outokumpu. I have some minerals at Outokumpu if you are intrested. If i remember right i have, Uvarovite, Chromedioptase and Chrometremolite.

15th Jun 2013 18:54 UTCIlkka Mikkola

Joni,

I think that you have chromian diopside, dioptase is not reported from Outokumpu.

Ilkka

15th Jun 2013 19:47 UTCJoni Huttunen

Yeah my mistake! Sorry about that! Its chromian diopside, thx Ilkka!

P.S.

I Have bad english and im starter at this hobby so i use google translate :P.

15th Jun 2013 22:37 UTCZach Ratley

I Mine Amethyst at the Amethyst Scepter Claim(California), Peterson Mountain, Hallelujah Junction

Incredible Stuff!!

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2823/9022099023_5035a113a1.jpg

16th Jun 2013 07:51 UTCTrevor Dart

Hi Adam

Do you have any Australian amethyst? And if yes, which locations?

Trev

10th Sep 2013 02:56 UTCAdam Kelly

Hello Zack, and Trevor,

Sorry for the delayed response, had some computer problems.

Zack,

I do have a few pieces from Hallelujah Junction, but not very nice, and would always like to upgrade.

The specimens I have are more smokey than amethyst, and I want the purple to be more obvious.

What would you be interested in?

Trevor,

I have nice specimens from Kuridala, Harding Springs, and Ewinger Creek, compliments of Patrick Gundersen.

I also have a piece from Silent Grove, but would be interested in other locations.

What do you collect?

Thanks,

Adam

10th Sep 2013 04:51 UTCJoel Dyer

Hi Adam,

Do you have zoned amethyst from Lapland in Finland? It sometimes has all milky, smoky and amethyst zones colors in a single sample: probably someone here has a sample: I only have a single zoned crystal with milky quartz underneath & amethyst color on top.

I have rare amethyst (partially with goethite inclusions) from the Otamo Finland locality. Only 2 good samples found by myself are known from there and the crystals aren't that big. Unfortunately, my second sample is exchanged to Italy & the only other one i have I can't bear to part with. I'll keep you in mind if I manage to find 1 more unlikely good sample: They other pieces only have "splashes" of purplish color in the loose crystals & are nothing special.

10th Sep 2013 14:43 UTCAdam Kelly

Joel,

Sounds like interesting stuff.

If you come across some nice examples, please keep me in mind.

Thanks,

Adam

18th Sep 2013 18:12 UTCEverett Harrington Expert

Hi Adam,

Do you have any of the amethyst scepters from Skagway Alaska?

thanks

E

21st Sep 2013 16:17 UTCAdam Kelly

Hey Everett,

No I don't have any amethyst from Alaska, and would be very interested.

What do you collect that I might be able to give you in return?

Adam K

25th Sep 2013 22:38 UTCAttila Egri

Hello Adam,

I did not see any amethyst from Hungarian location, so I share one. It is a rare, velvet amethyst. The location was found about 3 or 4 years ago, but there is nothing just little chunks nowadays. I attached a photo.

Thank you,

Attila

26th Sep 2013 04:25 UTCEverett Harrington Expert

Hi Adam,

Let me take a photo or two of the pieces I have avail, I'll see if I can get that done this upcoming weekend :)

thanks

E

28th Sep 2013 05:52 UTCAdam Kelly

Hello Egri,

I am lucky enough to have a nice piece from there, but thank you anyway.

Adam K

28th Sep 2013 20:55 UTCAttila Egri

Hi Adam,

I hardly believe that these stones traveled so far away! It's very great.

Happy Mineral Hunting!

Attila

29th Sep 2013 21:56 UTCAdam Kelly

It was a hard one to find at the right price:)-D

1st Oct 2013 21:29 UTCAttila Egri

Yes, this type of amethyst a bit expensive. But do you have another specimens from Hungary?

Last weekend, I saw a special "crystal form" from this locality (Nyíri). One of my friend showed a velvet amethyst, but in "rice" crystal shape. Maybe a pseudo after calcite.

3rd Oct 2013 04:25 UTCAdam Kelly

I only have the one piece from Nyiri.

It is a nice "velvet" type, but no big crystal form.

19th Oct 2013 20:34 UTCMiloslav Werner

Hello Mr. Kelly,

I´m collector from Czech republic. My speciality are quartz in all forms. I collected minerals 36 years, quartz 26 years. I have one amethysts from JXR, but I know that in USA are beautifull amethysts in more others localities. For example Denny Mountain, Crystal Hill Mine, Kingston Range, Fat Jack Mine and others.

So in our country are lotalities with amethysts. If you have interest about amethysts fro Czech republic, then we can change some.

Thanks for your answer

Ing. M. Werner

20th Oct 2013 05:18 UTCAdam Kelly

Hello Miloslav,

I would be very happy to trade with you.

I have lots of extra quartz, and amethysts from different places around Colorado, U.S., and worldwide.

What else do you collect besides quartz?

Thank you,

Adam K

20th Oct 2013 14:33 UTCJasun D. McAvoy Expert

I have always been attracted to the historic Porkura specimens.

The old time pieces from Porkura, Romania are unlike any other - with their unusually intense purple color they are immediately recognizable. They are very difficult to find however.

6th Nov 2013 19:48 UTCm.werner

Hello Adam,

I have so other minerals, but you have interest about amethyst, dont´ you? My speciality are 25 years only quarz variety. Have you changed some?

Milos W.

10th Nov 2013 18:56 UTCAdam Kelly

Hello Milos W.

I collect many different things, but my favorite is amethyst,

and I try to get them from as many different locations as possible.

Rhodochrosite and aquamarine also make up a good part of my collection.

What unusual amethysts do you have?

Thanks so much,

Adam

19th Nov 2013 19:26 UTCMiloslav.W.

Hello Adam,

I have amethyst from different lokalities in Czech republic, but so from Kanada, Sardin, Elba, Rusland, Madagascar, Maroko, China, India, Spain and others. In our country are amethysts in melaphyr, hydrothermal quartz veins and so in ore veins. Are in geods, drusas and solo amethyst crystals.

Our lokalities are by Bochovice, Hostákov, Valdíkov, Kojatín, Česká Mez, Nové Veselí, Hluboké - this are near my dwelling-place. Following are in west , north and east Tschechien. Have you some amethyst from my country? Write me please from which lokalities in USA you sell or change perfect undamaged drusy or solo crystals of amethyst.

Miloslav.W.

23rd Nov 2013 03:19 UTCAdam Kelly

M. Werner,

I have extra amethyst pieces available from the following locations, all free from damage.

Kingston Mountain, California - single crystals about 5cm tall, and small clusters.

Four peaks, Arizona - etched single crystal with visible C face about 5cm tall. Very typical for location.

Mesa County, Colorado - single small crystal about 3cm, large for location.

Green Ridge, Washington - scepter with stem about 3.5 cm tall

Jefferson County, Montana - double terminated dark smokey amethyst, about 2.5 cm

Park County, Colorado - onegite included quartz, small cluster of crystals 3cm wide

Southbury, Connecticut - a few joined crystals with minor calcite 4cm wide

Lord Hill, Maine - stacked cluster of crystals on scepter like stem. 8 cm tall. *some slight chipping, but very nice from a rare old local

I also have an extra Guerrero, and Vera Cruz piece available, I know not exactly the U.S. but close.

These pieces range in value from about $15 to $75 USD.

I don't have any amethyst from Czech, and will be happy with anything you have to offer.

I would prefer a few nice pieces over many small pieces.

Thank you so much,

Adam Kelly

23rd Nov 2013 18:44 UTCAmanda Hawkins

Nany Hanks Mine Amethyst on Fluorite

NANCY Hanks, sorry :-)

23rd Nov 2013 21:29 UTCMiloslav Werner

Hello Mr. McAvoy,

I´m interested by no damaged small cluster of amethyst from Porkura. I saw an article about this locality in Mineralien Welt magazine. There was photography this beautifull amethysts.

Send me please photo offered pieces and price or your interest of exchange.

Thank you

M. Werner

26th Dec 2013 18:37 UTCMiloslav Werner

Hello Mr. Kelly,

excuse me, that I so long time no write. In a last 4 weeks I was very busy.

I have interest abouth this amethysts: Four Peaks, Park County, Lord Hill. If its maybe, you will be so kind, and send me foto this pieces on my mail adres. My adres is : miloslav.werner@email.cz.

I wish you good health and very happy in New Year 2014.

My next contact will be in January.

M. Werner

27th Dec 2013 08:44 UTCSteve Sorrell Expert

Hey Adam - what about a painting of an amethyst :-D

http://www.mindat.org/mesg-61-311994.html

Regards

Steve

30th Dec 2013 17:38 UTCAdam Kelly

M. Werner,

I will try to get some good photos for you, and will e-mail them to you as soon as possible.

Happy holidays!

Hey Steve,

That is a great representation of a transparent crystal.

I like it a lot, just wonder where I could hang it?

Let me give it some thought.

Kindest regards,

Adam

30th Dec 2013 20:20 UTCeugene reynolds

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30th Dec 2013 21:31 UTCVernon Greenwood

Hey Adam,

I have many different amethyst specimens from the northern NH/ Western Maine. Some posted on my home page.I have all kinds of other material than what is posted. If you take a look and let me know what and if you're interested in, maybe we can strike a trade!

Vern

5th Jan 2014 16:56 UTCAdam Kelly

Hey Vern,

Yes I would be interested in any decent amethyst from New Hampshire.

Maine, I have pretty well covered for amethyst, unless it's a real cracker.

What would you be looking for in a trade?

Adam

7th Jan 2014 17:46 UTCVernon Greenwood

Not sure Adam. What do you have to offer? My collection is all pretty much self collected from my area, and some traveling.I have a few nice plates of Amethyst from Middle Moat Mountain, Albany,NH. This I found in 2010 to present. And some large singles that are very nice. What size specimens are you looking for? I have single crystals, plates. Would just like a nice even swap.

Thanks Vernon

8th Jan 2014 00:50 UTCAdam Kelly

Hey Vernon,

It's hard to know where to start.

I have loads of extra amethyst from all over the world for trade.

I have a lot of TN gems such as Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Topaz, Aquamarine, rhodochrosite, apatite, etc...

Quite a few New England pieces from Maine to New Jersey

Good selection of Colorado material "this is where I live now"

Rose Quartz from Newry, natural Citrine from Washington state,Baryte from Peru, garnets from China,quartz from Romania, cu-adamite from Mexico,

Copper in calcite from Michigan, green apophyllite from India, morganite from Connecticut, botryodial jade from California, herkimers, etc...

Phew, so that's a start, I'm also a jeweler if you need anything in that direction.

Thanks,

Adam

8th Jan 2014 03:17 UTCA. A. Faller

Hey, Adam:

I have a specimen from Virginia I might be interested in parting with. If you don't already have one, look at my home page. It's "1 of 2".

8th Jan 2014 21:43 UTCVernon Greenwood

Hey Adam,

Any Colorado or US minerals would be nice or anything Aqua its the wife's birthstone. Just did a week long dig at devils head in August and got lucky (woo hoo). I can post some pictures of the stuff i have when i get home.Looking for cabinet pieces or large individual crystals 1'' and up. Do you facet also might be interested in a cut stone too. ill pm you the pics

Thanks Vernon

10th Jan 2014 05:54 UTCAdam Kelly

Hey Vernon,

I only cut cabs, and do inlay, no faceting.

PM me your e-mail, and I'll send some photos of a few pieces I have in mind.

Thanks,

Adam

19th Jan 2014 16:03 UTCVernon Greenwood

Just checking if you got my pm. I have other specimens also, it was a start to see what you were looking for.

Thanks Vern

23rd Jan 2014 22:55 UTCAdam Kelly

M. Werner,

Sent you some photos via e-mail, please let me know what you think.

A.A. Faller,

The only amethyst I have from Virginia is from Prince Edward County.

So unless that is actually the same local, I would be interested in trading.

What would you be interested in, in return?

Vernon,

I liked the smaller piece best because it is free of damage, but if you had a bigger piece that was undamaged I'm sure I would like it.

Taking photos today for you... I hope.

Thanks everybody,

Adam

13th May 2014 05:38 UTCSergio Romero

Hello! Are you interested in some nice scepter from Liliana mine in Chihuahua ,México ?

13th May 2014 16:40 UTCKristopher Dingfield

I have a nice miniature piece with amethyst on ilvaite From Dal'negorsk, Russia, chaotic2creations@live.com is my e-mail

20th Jun 2014 14:03 UTCAttila Jakab

Hello Adam,

Do you have amethyst from Hungary, Zemplén, Nyíri? I have some really nice specimens for trade.

Locality: http://www.mindat.org/loc-125579.html

Some more specimens from the locality: http://www.geomania.hu/asvanygal.php?lelohely=190&asvid=52&oldal=1

If you are interested, I can send you more photos.

(I am very bad at catching the colors of this amethyst on photos...)

22nd Jun 2014 16:18 UTCAdam Kelly

Kristopher,

Sorry I missed you're post for a while.

I have an OK little piece from Dal'negorsk, would be interested in a larger piece.

Attila,

Thank you for the offer, but i have a nice piece from Nyiri, Hungary already.

Very nice stuff.

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